There are lots of festive drinks and cocktails to choose from when the holidays roll around and, as much as we love a marshmallow-topped mug of hot chocolate or a cozy cup of wassail, there will always be a special place in our hearts for eggnog. It’s rich and creamy with a flavor that reminds us of a boozy homemade vanilla ice cream, making it exactly the type of indulgence we look forward to when we think of the holidays. There are plenty of ways to make it (and use your leftover!) but this snowman version has to be one of our favorites. It has all the Yuletide flavor you’re expecting but comes dressed up with plenty of personality. Making the snowman is easy—you just need some whipped cream, a few chocolate chips and a piece of dried apricot.

Once you taste homemade eggnog, you’ll never go back to the stuff in the carton. This is our go-to version for the holiday season. It’s festive and decadent, laced with nutmeg and vanilla. We lightened it up by folding in whipped cream and made the booze optional so that it's good for young and old alike.

Ree takes classic eggnog to the next level by serving it in a special cup, one where the rim is lined with maple syrup and crushed gingersnaps!

Mix up a batch of your favorite nog and then turn it into a frost treat with Geoffrey’s easy upgrade: he mixes it with ice cream and brandy.

This snowman decoration comes together in a few minutes and makes a sweet way to serve a winter mocktail. The creamy white nog is dazzled with the wintry flavors of nutmeg and allspice.

Hundreds of five-star reviews can't be wrong—Alton's recipe is a fan favorite for good reason. This classic version tastes better than anything you can find in the grocery store and doesn't take a whole lot of effort.

Indulge in a sweet holiday sip with these boozy eggnog sugar cookie shakes, blending creamy cheer with a festive cookie crunch.

The inspiration for this cocktail comes from E. Ricket and C. Thomas, The Gentleman's Table Guide, 1871. The generally accepted recipe for a Baltimore Eggnog starts with Madeira, cognac, and Jamaican rum – but E. Ricket and C. Thomas were not on this planet to go along with every popular notion. They decommissioned cognac in favor of Irish whiskey and traded Madeira for its brighter cousin sherry. In that formulation, the malt nuances of the whiskey integrate with the raisin tone from the Pedro Ximenez sherry, the vanilla syrup, and the molasses notes from the rum. It makes for an extra-special nog indeed.

Make your next holiday celebration extra special with homemade eggnog. Your guests will absolutely notice the difference. This version is kid-friendly but can be spiked with a little rum or vodka for adults.

Eggnog isn't usually categorized as low fat, but this variation swaps out the whole milk and heavy cream for nonfat milk and cornstarch as a thickening agent. Citrus zest and a vanilla bean ensure that this version is low in fat, but full of flavor.

A little bit of Irish cream liqueur and Irish whiskey spice up this take on eggnog. Although she doesn't cook the drink in the slow cooker, Sandra recommends using one to keep you 'nog warm all night long.

A pitcher of eggnog will get the whole gang in the holiday spirit. This version is served cold, so you can make it up to a day in advance.

Food Network Kitchen's take on eggnog is gently heated (not enough to curdle the eggs) just enough to make it drinkable for those who can't or don't want to drink the traditional version with raw egg.

This holiday eggnog has half the calories of regular alcohol-free eggnog and far less less fat—making it the perfect way to treat yourself, without overdoing it.

Fun Fact: Eggnog starts out with the same custard base as vanilla ice cream (a.k.a. creme anglaise when you're feeling fancy). Nancy uses the ice cream to make shortcut eggnogand tops it off with another scoop of ice cream for a super indulgent treat.

A classic take on eggnog that utilizes lemon and orange zest to brighten up the heavy drink with subtle citrusy notes. You can use a vegetable peeler to zest the citrus—just make sure you use a light touch and don't catch much of the bitter white pith behind the skin.

This cocktail starts out much like standard eggnog, a creamy custard known as creme anglaise, but get shaken with brandy, rum and bourbon for a spiked treat that'll get any holiday party started.